the University of Pennsylvania and received the degree of M.D. in . He is considered the father of neurology as well as a pioneer in scientific medicine. He published more than literary titles and his medical experiences and background enabled him to write historical fiction with much psychological insight.
Many honorary degrees were conferred upon him by several Universities at home and abroad. The American Academy of Neurology award for young researchers is named after him. About the author: 10th - - B. Based on your understanding of the story, answer the following briefly.
. What did the uncle do as soon as he bought a stone? . What did the uncle bequeath to the narrator?
. What was the condition laid by the uncle to inherit his property? . Why do you think Tom happily looked forward to the expenditure for his uncle’s funeral?
. Write a few words about the mechanism used in the iron box. . What was the counsel offered to the narrator?
. Why and when was the narrator shocked? . What was the doctor’s warning to Tom?
. Why didn’t Tom dare to assign the task of unlocking the box to someone? C. Answer the questions given below in a paragraph of words.
. Describe briefly the contents of the letter written by Tom’s uncle. . Explain the efforts taken by Tom to open the ironbox.
Did he succeed? Why? D. Fill in the blanks with the right options and write down the summary of the story 'A dilemma' .
. The narrator was sent for, by his uncle when he was . (on his deathbed / on his travels / in his workplace) . The uncle had collected precious .
(jewels / stones / articles) . His uncle announced Tom as his heir and wanted him to pay for his . (rented house / marriage / funeral) . Leaving an iron box for Tom, his uncle instructed him not to the box.
(throw / carry / shake) . The letter read that the box contained . (a sensitive